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PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Just finished catching up and I am amazed at the amount of stuff you get done, but you say you stay for 11 days. How relaxing. Great pics and character interactions.
I hope Luke can find out why his ENT problems are getting him down now. I hope he feels better soon.
great interaction at Chef Mickeys. I can't help but notice the bigger and even brighter smiles on Stefanie. She seems to be really enjoying the opportunity to show her Aunt and Uncle around.
My Memory as I age fails me more and more.... but is this the Uncle that made a scavenger hunt for Stefanie and wrote something in a phone book for her. (I seem to recall someone did .. was it this Uncle?
Actually, that was her uncle Rob, Luke's younger brother. We get confused sometimes because Stefanie calls all her relatives over the course of a month. We have to have her clarify sometimes if the conversation she is relaying to us was with Bob or Rob. She adores both uncles as well as all of her other uncles. Each is her favorite based on where he lives: e.g. Rob is her favorite in Alabama and Bob is her favorite in Florida. So cute!
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Originally Posted by Luvsun
Oh gosh.....Bob went to Tampa looking for WDW! Too funny!
I mean, they live close? Right?
Now, back to all of those great purchases you guys made! Any pictures of them?
I am so glad that Pam had a magical day at the MK! And there is no better way to end it then with a delicious meal at Chef Mickey's!
All of the pictures are wonderful!!
They do live close, only about 40 - 45 minutes away.
I know this was a little while back, but I just had to comment on it!
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Originally Posted by Jessie092408
I love how nice people always are when down in WDW. It's like they forget how to be rude sometimes, because they get caught up in the magic.
I this! That is why I get upset if I hear someone swear or something at WDW, because it is too MAGICAL a place for that. I love it that the magic just overcomes some people. That's Disney for ya!
Cam, I just got working on your TR and I'm about halfway through! I it! I can't wait to read more! Great reports and fantastic pictures! Stephanie seems like such a sweetheart, and what character! I just love reading about her! Great job! I be sure to catch up on the rest really soon!!
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See . . . now you're family can pull off the plate picture! I love it! And it doesn't surprise me that your sister is feeling the magic around you guys!
In all the years I've been going to WDW, I still have yet to see the water art. Maybe next time I'll happen to stumble upon it...who knows. Looks like you had a great time at Chef Mickey's...awesome interaction. Can't wait for more!
I was just able to catch up because I have been having problems with the internet at home. It has been so frustrating as I love following you through Disney.
As always your pictures are just so wonderful. I especially loved the one of Stefanie with your sister. They both look so happy. It made my eyes "sweaty" reading about Pam's reaction to the castle. I feel like that every time.
I am ready for the next installment!
Finally all caught up again, and I was so happy that Pam enjoyed her visit and really seemed to get the magic! It's too bad that she spent so long thinking that she would hate it!
Hey Cam...just reading up on my PP newsletter which said the Home page has been updated. So, I clicked over to take a look and under one of the "Buzz" sections is a big picture of you, Stef and Minnie!! Very Cool!
I just simply how you can see the joy in all of your faces in these pictures...and I really love the picture with Bob and Stefanie and Goofy. I just want to reach through the computer and you all!
On a side note, has your neice ever been to WDW? I know it was Pam's first time but I was wondering if her kid(s) were ever able to go. If you live 45 minutes away from Disney World and don't take your kids isn't that considered child abuse in the state of Florida?
Cam, I loved your update on Chef Mickeys, and the plate pictures are too cute!
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On a side note, has your neice ever been to WDW? I know it was Pam's first time but I was wondering if her kid(s) were ever able to go. If you live 45 minutes away from Disney World and don't take your kids isn't that considered child abuse in the state of Florida?
Love the pictures of chef mickey with the monorail in the background!
The water painting was so cool! How do they get it to not evaporate right away in the hot FL sun? I hope we get to see something like that!
One question--Where did you get the super cute red mickey T-shirt? I LOVE IT!!!
I have wondered since we got home why I didn't ask the artist how it stayed there.
My red t-shirt is one Pam gave me for Christmas last year. She found it at WoD in November at a greatly reduced price. Unfortunately, I didn't see any just like it when we were there, but there are some in the same style and fabric with a variety of characters on them.
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In all the years I've been going to WDW, I still have yet to see the water art. Maybe next time I'll happen to stumble upon it...who knows. Looks like you had a great time at Chef Mickey's...awesome interaction. Can't wait for more!
I couldn't help but think of you all and the rude characters. I was a bit afraid it would happen when I had my sister and her DH with us. But it was great. I'm still so sorry that you all and Hope had to put a with being ignored.
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Hey Cam...just reading up on my PP newsletter which said the Home page has been updated. So, I clicked over to take a look and under one of the "Buzz" sections is a big picture of you, Stef and Minnie!! Very Cool!
I checked out the new Home page yesterday afternoon and was excited that 2 of my photos from the archives had been used with posts. Then last night I went on to check again and the first thing that popped up was Minnie with Stefanie and me. So cool! I immediately sent the link to my Dad and DMiL as they both get my getting excited over these boards.
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Originally Posted by MosyBliss
I just simply how you can see the joy in all of your faces in these pictures...and I really love the picture with Bob and Stefanie and Goofy. I just want to reach through the computer and you all!
On a side note, has your neice ever been to WDW? I know it was Pam's first time but I was wondering if her kid(s) were ever able to go. If you live 45 minutes away from Disney World and don't take your kids isn't that considered child abuse in the state of Florida?
I've thought so for years. My niece and nephew both have visited WDW many times since turning 18. They've bought their own passes and enjoying exploring. I felt bad because my niece didn't think MK would be that fun as her friends always steer her away from it. But when she heard her Mom gushing about it, she really wished she had joined us. She's ridden PoTC but not much else. So maybe she'll join us next year, though I could tell a MK trip was in the near future for her.
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this! That is why I get upset if I hear someone swear or something at WDW, because it is too MAGICAL a place for that. I love it that the magic just overcomes some people. That's Disney for ya! 
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